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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
3
A column reflects on sentiments driving US toward war, urges calm confidence in defending democracy, and stresses restraint. It critiques reckless rhetoric, cites alcohol dangers in driving, praises traditional schooling methods, and endorses virtue and honesty as safeguards. It cites educators, moral guidance, and a note on neutrality and free opinion.
President John Nollen urged graduates to shed fear and adopt a pioneering mindset. He warned against clinging to the "good old days" and urged reinvestment of civilization through new ventures, courage in facing life’s problems, and faith in guidance. He cited a call by Frank Knox for Ames to live dangerously to preserve liberties.
Dr. Lowdermilk warned Des Moines Rotary Club that soil erosion in Africa, China, Asia Minor and the Holy Land shows what happens when lands are misused. He urged Lowdermilk quotes a modern eleventh commandment to conserve soil water and forests for future generations. He urged Marion County farmers to support soil conservation for better living now and tomorrow.
The Northwood Anchor warns panic aids propaganda and urges calm analysis before lending credence to enemy claims. Sheldon Mail discusses the federal census, noting small towns are growing and doubts that paying will kill rural areas, contradicting alarmist views.
Tad recalls notable Pella events from 10, 20, and 30 years ago. He highlights community moments, local people, and shifts that shaped the town, offering a reflective snapshot across time.
He said Van Kersen was never afraid to stand for what he thought was right on question of law enforcement or good government.
Twenty years ago the town of Pella reports a coal office on South Street built from lumber sawed at Vani farm by W A and Arlie Butt. Dr Janes V Lanketma marries Ethel Guthrie at her Neponset home. Guthrie a public school teacher. WHPL Van Garp travels to Des Moines to probe freight car shortages. Frank Nossaman ill at brother in law John De Cook’s home. Farmers Co op and Pella Supply list farm goods priced per ton and per bale. car shortage looms for grain. A marriage license issued to Carl Baitsell and Gladys McKinney in Mahaska County. Carl with Dain Co Ottumwa.
The column notes that Pella residents drank mineral water from a hydrant at Garden Square and jokes about a sanitarium for visitors. It mentions Fourth of July size parades, editors Casey and Poot testing a Fowler Telephone line, hog disease affecting Adam Kling’s herd, and a cannon salute planned by Ten Hagen and Van der Meide. Sally A. M. Nossaman marries John De Cooke. Pella beats Lynnville 28 to 14 in a prior baseball game. Dusty streets persist due to mains leaks and a new sprinkler. Diamond Dick hosted an ice cream party for children under one year, spending 35 dollars, and Diamond Dick plans a free circus in Pella with forty Indians from Tama. Rumor of a saloon in Otley sans license. Casey Van Eersel mails cherries with many workers.
The June 23 1910 column notes Aart Van Houweling guiding friends to Des Moines in a big Overland taking one hour thirty five minutes. The new post office on Garden Square east side near Wormhoudt’s Furniture will open July 1. A Pella man’s misadventure with a coat on a train ends when he returns to the depot as the train continues. A ten mile per hour speed limit is set for autos by ordinance 93 in Pella. Rev W J Van Kersen weds Miss Marie Bousquet and George Wills at P H Bousquet’s home. The couple plans to move to Goldfield Nevada. Local doctors and dentists relocate and announce setups. A news item recalls James L Reid and his Reid’s Yellow Dent corn lineage. Other notes mention Hope College student Dan Dieleman, Miss Elizabeth Kempkes taking charge of primary teaching at Central College, auto racing, and several land sales advertised around Oskaloosa.
Ten years ago on June 19 1930 a heavy rainstorm caused rivers and creeks to swell. Thunder Creek overflowed as Dave Bensink abandoned a Dodge and Skunk River widened. A collision injured Paul Versteeg and others while families traveled for work and visits across Iowa and beyond.
Midwest farmers report heavy seed corn losses from unfavorable spring conditions. W. P. Flint and insect experts cite wire worms and cut worms as major causes, damaging up to a third of the seedling stands in key districts. Replanting advisories urge farmers to sow more seed and act quickly to recover the4170 crop prospects.
Kensauqua County Register notes New York passes a law requiring a yearly uniform public school program teaching the Bill of Rights to all pupils. The piece contrasts this with the dangers of subversive ideas and cites historical aid to Belgium and Holland, warning of Germany’s aggression and urging America to remain vigilant.
Indianola Tribune critiques moral shifts over the early 20th century noting increased honesty in advertising and prohibition but laments postwar declines. It argues a rise in gambling, loosening sex norms, and a nation of cowards while urging citizens to consider what they can do for God.
In a World War era conference, Kaiser Wilhelm II and generals Hindenburg and Ludendorff discuss prolonging a losing war. They conclude victory is impossible and the Kaiser flees seeking safety, unable to find it in Russia Belgium or Franco. The next day headlines echo the retreat and doom of the German cause.
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